Background

Volunteers have been building an increasingly-elaborate haunted house in Wylie ISD for years. Initially at Dodd Elementary School, the event proceeds were donated to the PTA. In 2012, the event moved to Davis Intermediate School (proceeds donated to PTA). The first year at Davis was so well-received, it was expanded to include McMillan Junior High School in 2013. Over the next two years, the event scope and reach grew. It was moved to Wylie High School in 2015. In 2016, we are moving off-campus to the Texas National Guard Armory in Wylie, TX.

The off-campus location allows for us to include both high schools and create a true community-wide event. We will have plenty of parking, and will not have to displace students during the build and event itself. This year, proceeds will be benefiting our Texas National Guard Armory in Wylie, WHS and WEHS Theater Booster Clubs, and Pirate Debate Booster Club.

While the haunt maze indoors is frightening, we invite younger guests to stay outside with family and enjoy the other activities for them: there will be face-painting, temporary tattoos, crafts, and more. These booths will be manned by other clubs/boosters/groups/teams within WISD.

We offer table/booth space (you bring your own table and supplies!) free of charge to campus groups from any WISD school, and to any 501c3 organization in Wylie. For-profit vendors are welcome to vend for a nominal fee of $25. Space is limited, so interested groups should contact Kim Cubbage (kjagnes@verizon.net) as soon as possible.

There will be concessions available outdoors (interested food vendors contact Timla Healey, timlahealey@verizon.net).

Sponsorship opportunities are available. We sell headstones in our sponsor graveyard (with excellent visibility) as if it were ad space in a playbill: the larger the headstone, the more $$$. Sponsors will also be mentioned on our tee shirts. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, contact SeRena Bagley at swbagley027@gmail.com. To be listed on tee shirts and have a headstone, sponsorship forms must be turned in by October 14, 2016. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to be seen by families from all of Wylie.